2.SS.1.A
Explain the significance of various community, state, and national celebrations such as Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving.
Grade 2 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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significancecommunitystatenational celebrationsVeterans DayMemorial DayIndependence DayThanksgiving
Skills
- explain (the significance of various celebrations) #dok2
- identify (community, state, and national celebrations) #dok1
- describe (why celebrations are important) #dok2
- recognize (differences among celebrations) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify community, state, and national celebrations such as Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving. #dok1
- I can explain why we celebrate Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving. #dok2
- I can describe what makes each celebration special in our community, state, and country. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Celebrations connect people to their history and shared values.
- Understanding the significance of celebrations helps us appreciate our community, state, and nation.
Essential Questions
- Why do we celebrate Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving?
- How do these celebrations help us remember important events and people?
- What do these celebrations tell us about our community, state, and nation?
- How are community, state, and national celebrations similar and different?
- What might happen if we did not celebrate these days?